MMSD's Hybrid (in-person and virtual learning) Schedule will begin April 20th. All students will participate in synchronous learning (either virtually or in-person) on Tuesday-Friday mornings. Concurrent instruction will take place for each class; teachers will instruct students in-person and on Zoom at the same time, with use of webcams and supporting technology. Mondays will remain asynchronous. More information can be found at east.mmsd.org/schedule.

On Wednesday we held an information session for students and families returning to in-person instruction with details about building logistics and safety protocols. You can view the presentation slides, document with Returning Information For Families, and Frequently Asked Question and Answers from the presentation. Following scheduled classes in the morning Tuesday-Friday, students will have the opportunity to receive additional support with teachers and support staff. A small number of students who most need individualized support will be personally invited by teachers and support staff to one or more student Support Blocks on their in-person days. This will most often be students who are not passing one or more classes, English Language Learners, students with specific disability related needs, and students off-track for graduation. Invitations for student support blocks will be sent to students’ Google Calendars. Parents/guardians will be sent an automated email notifying them that their student has been invited to a Support Block for the week. If parents do not want their student entering the building for support, they should respond to the email and the teacher will cancel the invitation. Students can meet with counselors but must set up an appointment. Yesterday we held building tours for new students and 9th grade students returning to in-person instruction. You can view building maps and traffic patterns and a virtual tour will be coming soon!

Our attendance policy will remain largely unchanged when the hybrid schedule begins on April 20th.

Mondays: Asynchronous learning - attendance will NOT be taken.

Tuesday-Friday: Hybrid (in-person and virtual) synchronous learning - attendance WILL be taken for both virtual and in-person students.

Families should continue to communicate with Neighborhood Administrative Assistants to provide a board approved reason if their student will not be attending virtual or in-person instruction. Students who are unable to attend in-person instruction may participate in virtual instruction and can be marked present if they do.

If a student who has opted for in-person learning is being reported absent because they are experiencing symptoms, have been identified as a close contact, or have tested positive for COVID, the COVID screener (emailed to the student each morning) should be filled out.  Questions related to COVID, contact tracing and the COVID screener can be referred to School Nurse, Amy Mueller.

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Check out this great story in the Capital Times featuring East Senior, Vanessa Hernandez, and our AVID Program. “AVID/TOPS began in 2008 in a small classroom of 28 students at Madison East High School. This year, it served over 1,800 students through an ongoing partnership with MMSD, with nearly 20 staff members embedded across two middle schools, four high schools and local colleges and universities. Seniors in the program attend a regular AVID/TOPS class period, where they receive academic and college prep support. While the class now takes place virtually, the content is largely the same: Students may work with peers on coursework or class projects during regular tutorial sessions or complete college applications and essays during the fall semester.”

Are you interested in trying out for the East Cheer Team for the 21-22 school year but want to know a little bit more of what the coaching staff will teach you? Check out the tryout video. If you are interested in joining, complete the interest form. Check out East Cheer on social media (Facebook @MadisonEastCheerProgram, Instagram @MadisonEastCheer, and Snapchat @MadisionEastCheer). East Cheer is also looking for assistant coaches. If you are interested in coaching or have questions about tryouts, contact Coach Cassie.

Some really great news on the math meet front as East's very own Victoria Lenius has earned some state recognition out of the WMC State Math Meet. Students from East competed in the state math competition back on Monday March 8, 2021 and the results are in with Victoria earning a spot on the 2nd Place All State Team. Also, a big shout out to the East students that competed in this year's event: Simon Kestin, Maria Swenson, Freya Lee, Nicole Hanser, Sam Rickert, and Victoria Lenius.

MSCR is hiring for the elementary Summer Recreation & Enrichment Center (SREC) program. Gain experience working with children at a summer job that’s fun and rewarding!

$12.00/hour

Monday-Friday, 11:30am-4:30pm

June 14th-July 30th

View the flyer and CLICK HERE for more information or email Ms. Mayder Lor with questions.

The Project Teen Money Video Scholarship Contest is officially LIVE and "SPEND" video voting ends April 18th. Please watch, vote and share the videos, including our East students, Ana and Malik! The goal of this program is to share these talented student’s ideas on Saving, Spending and Giving to inspire other students to “own their money!” This week vote on SPENDING videos and next week vote on the GIVING videos.